15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate

5.920%Current national average · Updated 2026-05-05

What is a 15-Year Fixed?

Pay off your home in half the time with lower interest

Pros

  • Lower interest rate
  • Build equity 2x faster
  • Less total interest paid
  • Pay off home sooner

Cons

  • Higher monthly payment
  • Less monthly cash flow flexibility
  • Tighter debt-to-income ratio

Quick Facts

Current Rate

5.920%

Min. Down Payment

3%

Min. Credit Score

620

Best For

Borrowers with higher income who want to pay off their home quickly

Top Lenders for 15-Year Fixed

Lender15-Year Fixed RateAPRAction
Navy Federal CU5.800%5.950%Apply
🗽Freedom Mortgage5.850%6.000%Apply
🏘PennyMac5.875%6.025%Apply
🏡United Wholesale Mortgage5.900%6.050%Apply
Better Mortgage5.900%6.050%Apply
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